The right snow blower,
before the first storm.

Pros

• +28-inch width and 20-inch intake — gas-two-stage class capability
• +Serrated steel augers: gravel-safe, breaks up plow ridges
• +Self-propelled with variable speed and reverse

Cons

• −Tool only — two 56V batteries and a charger add $400–$700
• −Runtime limits on long driveways in deep, wet snow

Pros

• +22-inch clearing width and 13-inch intake — widest in the corded class
• +15-amp motor moves up to ~840 lb/min (mfr) and throws ~25 ft
• +Dual 3W LED headlights for pre-dawn clearing

Cons

• −Corded — you manage a 100-ft 12-gauge cord every time
• −Slows noticeably in wet, heavy snow over ~8 inches

Pros

• +Peak Power draws from both batteries at once — real wet-snow torque
• +Auger-propelled: the machine pulls itself, you steer
• +Two 7.5Ah packs (~840 Wh) — among the most runtime in any kit

Cons

• −Premium price — overlaps with 24-inch gas two-stage machines
• −Single-stage: paved surfaces only, ~13-inch intake

Pros

• +212cc engine handles deep and wet snow without bogging
• +24-inch width — fits gates and garage bays, still clears quickly
• +120V electric start plus recoil backup

Cons

• −Pricier than house-brand 24-inch machines with similar engines
• −No power steering at this tier — you muscle it through turns